Characterization of the msfc lunar regolith terrain field via geotechnical, electrical, seismic and neutronspectral field instruments.
Ended Cooperative Agreement Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC24M0052
- Awardee
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Louisiana State University UEI ECQEYCHRNKJ4 Part of Louisiana State University
- Awarding agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $11,334
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $11,334.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- NAICS code
- Not on record
- PSC
- AJ11 General Science And Technology R&D Services; General Science And Technology; Basic Research
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition Basic Research
- Pricing
- Other
- Place of performance
- Baton Rouge, LA 70803, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
About this award
Louisiana State University (LSU), a comprehensive public research university and designated space-grant institution in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, has been awarded a cooperative agreement valued at $11,334 by a civilian federal agency through its Shared Services Center. The award, issued on December 15, 2023, with an ultimate completion date of December 14, 2024, supports the "Characterization of the MSFC Lunar Regolith Terrain Field via Geotechnical, Electrical, Seismic and Neutron Spectral Field Instruments" project. This initiative aligns with NASA's lunar exploration objectives and leverages LSU's multidisciplinary research capabilities to conduct field-based scientific characterization of lunar soil properties using specialized instrumentation across multiple measurement domains.
The cooperative agreement represents LSU's continued engagement with federal agencies in advanced scientific research and technology development. As a space-grant institution with extensive experience supporting NASA and other federal agencies, LSU brings specialized laboratory services and scientific expertise to this lunar regolith characterization effort. The contract was awarded without set-aside designation and demonstrates the university's role as a prime contractor conducting research that contributes to the nation's space exploration infrastructure and lunar science objectives. The modest contract ceiling reflects the specific, focused nature of this field instrumentation and characterization work.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NSSC24M0052?
80NSSC24M0052 was awarded to Louisiana State University by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on December 15, 2023.
How much is contract 80NSSC24M0052 worth?
The government has obligated $11,334 on 80NSSC24M0052.
Was contract 80NSSC24M0052 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC24M0052 was full and open competition.
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